Puget Sound Community School (PSCS) is an independent middle and high school, located in the heart of the International District, Downtown, Seattle, WA. PSCS staff serves students and families invested in collaborative leadership, social and global responsibility, kindness- and community-centered education. We believe that people are intrinsically compelled by our innate curiosity and desire to learn; when provided choice, positive support, scrutable accountability, and a responsive curriculum—taught by engaged, multi-skilled teachers—we will all enthusiastically pursue meaningful goals and purpose. As far as this is true for adults, we see how these shared instincts also cultivate conscientious, community-minded, and self-motivated young people. The approaches used at PSCS foster creativity, flexibility, and compassion, while encouraging students and staff to focus deeper on those activities and classes that bring them joy and purpose. To do this, PSCS offers one-on-one Advising relationships and curricula built around student interest, growth, and need. Additional community expectations are designed to scaffold growth in understanding social and restorative justice, and personal, contextual, and responsible identity. In an effort to build upon the collaborative and equitable vision of the school, PSCS parents, staff, and the Board of Trustees recently agreed to invest in non-hierarchical administration and collaborative leadership, rather than in a traditional Head of School. This decision resulted in the formation of an Administrative Team that functions in close cooperation with the Teaching Team. Join the movement!